Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "Coggins, Marie"
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Characterising occupational exposure to glyphosate among amenity horticulturists
Connolly, Alison (NUI Galway, 2018-12-19)A dearth of knowledge exists regarding occupational glyphosate exposures among amenity horticulturalists. Glyphosate is the highest volume herbicide used globally, and has recently been classified by the International ... -
Elucidating levels and pathways of human exposure in Ireland to POP-BFRs and PFOS (ELEVATE)
Wemken, Nina (NUI Galway, 2019-12-17)BFRs such as hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were used as flame retardants (FRs) in soft furnishings, building insulation foams, electronic and electrical goods. Perfluoroalkyl ... -
Modelling of Inhalation Exposures to Pharmaceutical Agents
Mc Donnell, Patricia (2011-09-09)Assessment of worker's exposure is becoming increasingly critical in the pharmaceutical industry as drugs of higher potency are being manufactured. Also the batch nature of operations often makes it difficult to obtain ... -
Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposures among Stoneworkers involved in Stone Restoration Work
Healy, Catherine (2014-05-02)Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can result in the development of a range of adverse health effects including silicosis and lung cancer. Although exposure to RCS has been characterised in many occupational ...